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Save Social Security: Paul Krugman for Treasury Secretary
A push is on to get the Nobel Prize winner in economics the position in the new Obama administration.
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Can You Fight Poverty With a Five-Star Hotel?
In case after case, the verdict was the same: The IFC likes to work with huge corporations, funding projects these companies could finance themselves.
Slow-Rolling Massacre Redux: Start Small, Think Big and Make a World of Difference
For kids, communities can bring opportunities where none existed before.
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Eleanor – The Radical Roosevelt Deserves Her Own Worthy Film
Eleanor Roosevelt was a bold progressive and, from the 1930s until her death, one of the most well-known and admired people in the United States and around the world.
Post-Shootings Rush to Legislate on Surveillance, Mental Health Is Dangerous
Why the law is not enough to protect our society from gun violence - or to protect criminalized people from violence and poverty.
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In US Since Age 10, But No Dream Act for Young Activist Who Helps Others
In the US since she was 10, Dede has worked to address youth violence and access to resources for people returning home from prison, starting several nonprofits. She is …
Education Preserves Class Inequalities
Education, a force meant to erode class barriers, appears to be fortifying them.
Slow-Rolling Massacre Unfolds in the Shadow of Shocking High-Profile Shooting Sprees
What happened in Newtown isn't supposed to happen anywhere.
Beyond Domestic Violence Statistics, One Woman’s Story Shows Federal Funding Is Crucial
Why is Congress stalling on renewing the Violence Against Women Act?
American Gallery: There is No One Face of Hunger
The numbers of hungry Americans is striking; Bacon's photos give them a face.